Papilla 1083374 221175887 2008-06-23T10:57:39Z Gold Dragon 91439 Addition of major and minor duodenal papillae {{wiktionary|papilla}} The term '''papilla''' (plural: papillae) generally means a [[nipple]]-like structure, and may refer to: * Mammary papilla, or [[nipple]] * [[Interdental papilla]], part of the gingiva between teeth * [[Dental papilla]], cells involved in a developing tooth * [[Renal papilla]], in the kidney * [[Lacrimal papilla]], on the eyelid * [[Major duodenal papilla]], the opening of the pancreatic duct and common bile duct into the duodenum * [[Minor duodenal papilla]], the opening of the accessory pancreatic duct into the duodenum * [[papillary thyroid cancer]], a type of disease * [[papillary muscle]], a muscle in the heart ''' On the tongue''' * [[Circumvallate papillae]] (contains taste buds) * [[Fungiform papilla]] (contains taste buds) * [[Filiform papilla]] (does not contain taste buds) * [[Foliate papillae]] (contains taste buds) '''On a fish''' * Genital papilla, a small tube on [[fish anatomy]], through which eggs or sperm are released ==See also== * [[Pimple]] * [[Blister]] * [[Papule]] {{disambig}} [[de:Papille]] [[sv:Papill]]